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1 dead, 1 injured in northeast Iowa crash, Sunday morning

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September 5th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A rollover accident in northeastern Iowa’s Jones County, Sunday, resulted one death and one person injured. The accident happened at around 2-a.m. in Monticello. According to the State Patrol, a 2004 Ford Explorer was traveling south on River Road, when it entered the west ditch and rolled several times before coming to rest on its top. The 44-year-old driver from Anamosa, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected and died from his injuries at the scene.

A 42-year-old passenger in the SUV was wearing their seat belt. They suffered minor injuries and were transported to their residence by the Jones County Sheriff. No names have been released.

The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Monticello Police, Fire and Ambulance, and the Jones County Medical Examiner.